Customer Service Representative - Help Desk

Maximus; United States; Remote; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Technician 1 - Help Desk to provide remote support for CMS BOSC clients. The role involves resetting credentials, account unlocks, MFA troubleshooting, and handling user inquiries in a fully remote setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 0–2 years of experience, and strong communication skills. The position requires CMS vetting and offers US regional scheduling with EST alignment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 0-2 years of experience.
• Must be able to complete CMS client vetting process as a condition of employment.
• Fully remote role with standard US business hours (EST).
• Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote desktop support and resolutions for remote/home office users.
• Document problem resolutions clearly in the ticketing system and knowledge bases.
• Assist with troubleshooting PC hardware, software, and MFA issues.
• Coordinate with project managers and teams to transition projects to production support.

Skills

Help desk

Customer support

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Windows OS

Ticketing system

Remote desktop

Job description

Description & Requirements

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Through these partnerships, Maximus delivers compliant, mission‑driven services that help millions access vital healthcare information and benefits.

Requirements

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Through these partnerships, Maximus delivers compliant, mission‑driven services that help millions access vital healthcare information and benefits.

This position is fully remote. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a CMS client vetting process after offer acceptance.

This position will support our Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Maximus is seeking a talented Technician 1 - Help Desk agent to provide support to their CMS BOSC client.

• Resetting user Ids and passwords
• Unlocking accounts
• Addressing system access challenges, troubleshooting multi factor authenticator issues (MFA)
• Managing profile updates including approval and rejection of role requests.
• Addressing inquiries related to reports, files, data exchange and supporting documentation.

While this position is primarily assigned to support the BOSC 1 program, candidates should be aware that based on business needs, work assignments may include training and temporary or ongoing support for other programs/work queues within the broader BOSC program. Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Technician II in providing Desktop and Operational Support to assigned site and remote offices.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, and other PC peripherals and related hardware, as well as remote access devices.
• Install and support a variety of PC operating systems.
• Diagnose, resolve, and follow up on issues relating to various user concerns.
• Use remote desktop software to provide remote support and resolve issues for users whom may be at remote offices or home office users.
• Provide written updates for problem resolution in ticketing system, knowledge bases, troubleshooting manual(s), or on-line documentation repository.
• Assist in troubleshooting advanced technical issues within the network and telecommunications environments, especially as they relate to problems at the workstation level.
• Serve as a technical liaison to project managers as needed.
• Assist in providing support to project managers to integrate and transition projects or new technology efforts to the production support environment.
• Assist in maintaining software and workstation image management, including the use of image deployment software to perform imaging tasks for workstations.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.

Job‑Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide remote support and resolve issues for users whom may be at remote offices or home office users.
• Identify areas deserving attention in the technical support environment, and consult with management.
• Ensure tickets are accurately documented and resolved in a timely manner.
• Work within the team framework created by management and work with team members on assigned projects.
• Work tasks as assigned which include but not limited to calls, email, chat, ticketing system, and all applicable queues.

Job‑Specific Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent with 1+ years of experience.
• Candidates must be available to work Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–7:45 PM EST although hours for this position will typically be 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM EST.
• Strong verbal and written communication /customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to follow processes, procedures, and guidelines to ensure repeatable customer experiences.
• Highly detail‑oriented, organized, timely, and customer service‑oriented.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
• Must be able to successfully complete the CMS client vetting process as a condition of employment.
• Adaptable, flexible and able to deal with ambiguity and change.
• Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and good analytical skills.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with 0-2 years of experience.
• May have additional training or education in area of specialization.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature, with responsibilities easily learned on the job.
• Acquires job skills and learns applicable policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Able to read, understand & perform assignments within prescribed guidelines.
• Communicates routine information in a clear and accurate way with internal & external contacts.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• May have additional training or education in area of specialization.
• Knowledge of and the ability to monitor logs and scheduled events, as well as report on problems and anomalies.
• Experience with and/or ability to use call center telephony equipment.
• Experience in customer support or call center support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project).
• Government experience preferred.

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail] .

Minimum Salary

$21.53

Maximum Salary

$21.53